Biwako Ryokusuitei

3.5 star property
Lakefront ryokan with full-service spa and free local area shuttle

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Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$361
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Explore the area

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6-1-6 Ogoto, Otsu, Shiga-ken, 520-0101
  • Ogoto Onsen
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Enryakuji Temple
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Kiyomizu Temple
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Fuga Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Cypress Bath - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Koyu Elegant Suite with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Triple Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

Yuuga Japanese Style Room with Semi-Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 7 Twin Futons

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room - Non-Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

Yuuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Semi-Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Fuga Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 34 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Koyu Premier Suite with Open-Air Private Natural Hot Spring - Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Spring-water bath
Private bathroom
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

AO No SYOU Deluxe Twin Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Biwa No Kaze Japanese-Western Style Room with Private Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 3 Twin Futons

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Twin Room with Natural Hot Spring Open-Air Bath - Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Separate bath and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Biwa no Kaze Japanese style 3 beds with open-a

  • Sleeps 3

Huuga Japanese Western Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 4

Ao No Syou Deluxe Twin Room with Open Air Bath Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room, Bathtub, Partial Lake View (Tsukiyomi Japanese Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 4

Huuga Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

Yuuga Japanese Style Room With Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 7

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 5

Biwa No Kaze Japanese Western Style Room with TV in Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Ao No Syou Standard Twin Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Manyo Japanese Style Room with Open Air Bath

  • Sleeps 8

Koyu Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Koyu Elegant Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Yuuga Japanese-style twin room with hot spring observation bath

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Otsu

At Biwako Ryokusuitei you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Saikyoji Temple and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Ukimido. Highlights at this ryokan include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and Thai massages along with facials and reflexology. The ryokan's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub and karaoke as well as access to hot springs. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Otsu ryokan include Shozuiji Temple and Biwako Valley Ski Resort.

What's nearby

  • Ogoto Onsen - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Enryakuji Temple - 21 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Mount Hiei - 23 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Sanzen-in Temple - 23 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Kiyomizu Temple - 24 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Ogotoonsen station - 17 min walk
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪スシロー 大津堅田店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪麺屋 聖〜kiyo〜 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪中華そば 殿 雄琴店 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪ENSOLEILLER - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪雄琴 ACE - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Biwako Ryokusuitei

Lakefront ryokan with full-service spa and free local area shuttle
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers its guests a full-service spa, hot springs, and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Biwako Ryokusuitei. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Otsu ryokan is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Biwako Ryokusuitei offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet, complimentary toiletries, hairdryers and children's slippers. This Otsu ryokan provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the ryokan's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, Thai massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath, an indoor mineral hot spring (onsen) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open 24 hours a day. There are 2 indoor hot springs and 2 outdoor hot springs open between midnight and 11:30 PM. The temperature in the hot springs is set to 78°F.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: JPY 2,200 for adults and JPY 2,200 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Karaoke
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 indoor hot springs
  • 2 indoor/outdoor hot springs
  • 2 outdoor hot springs
  • 24-hour public bath
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot springs open from midnight - 11:30 PM
  • Hot springs water temperature - 26 ºC
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public indoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Public outdoor bath (no minerals)
  • Public outdoor mineral hot springs (onsen)
  • Reflexology
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Thai massages
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Handrails in stairways (109 centimetre high)
  • Lift (89 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Geta (wooden sandals)
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: JPY 150.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 13 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately JPY 2200 for adults and from JPY 2200 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Hot springs access available from midnight to 11:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for private bath/onsen. For reservations, contact the ryokan before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels etc). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Guests with tattoos will be required to follow specific instructions when using the on-site public bathing facilities; more details are available at check-in.

Property is also known as

Biwako Ryokusuitei
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn
Biwako Ryokusuitei Inn Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Otsu
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan
Biwako Ryokusuitei Ryokan Otsu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Biwako Ryokusuitei offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Biwako Ryokusuitei on 7 Oct 2025 start from AU$357.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Yep, Biwako Ryokusuitei has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Biwako Ryokusuitei. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and Thai massages.

Is Biwako Ryokusuitei family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free local area shuttle, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Biwako Ryokusuitei is a hit with families.

Does Biwako Ryokusuitei serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

No, Biwako Ryokusuitei does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Biwako Ryokusuitei?

No, pets are not allowed.